PUMPED Podcast

Well...This wraps up and HUGE Season 3 of Pumped Poddy!We catch up with our guest host Rach Calvert owner of Marvell Lane and get a life update on where the hell she has been for the last few months. We ask Rach:What's news? Your PUMP UP/DOWN? How's Murphy?How is your mental health and life in general traveling?How's Motherhood at the moment for you?What do you think of the word Freedom and Motherhood? What would you say to the you before Motherhood, to the you, in all that you are as a Mother now?What have you learnt from this season?Three words that sum up where you are at in your Motherhood journey now?Questions for Soph and Hays and their final thoughts:What's the most wild thing that has happened to you this week?How would you describe yourself to others in this phase of your life?What's your worst habit that you wish you could get rid of as a parent?What have you learnt from this season and this season's incredible guests?What would the you before Motherhood say to the you, in all that you are, now?What was the last book you read or podcast that you listened to? Three words that sum up where you are at in your Motherhood journey now?Three final words that sum up Motherhood and where we are at now? This episode was brought to you by our Sponsor OMM LABEL who create cool and comfy breastfeeding uniforms to empower mums to feed their babies anytime and anywhere with confidence. Enjoy mummas and pappas x xSupport the showFollow us @pumpedpoddy or connect with us here Leave a review & listen here or a star rating on Spotify hereJoin our Pumped Facebook community hereStay PUMPED mummas and pappas Love Hays and Soph xxx

Today we chat with the wonderful Owner of OMM LABEL Ophelie Mouton. OMM stands for Oh My Mama or Oh, my mama or Oh my…mama! You can read it many ways, but at its core, 'Omm' means “Mother” in Arabic. OMM Label is not your average breastfeeding brand and is like nothing else on the market. This is quality ethical clothing for damn cool mums. We love that their messaging is relatable, and that their mothers are empowered! Motherhood is bloody hard enough, so OMM makes getting dressed the easy part. It's all about feeling comfortable to breastfeed wherever, whenever you need and to feel amazing within yourself. OMM's modern basics are made by mothers for mothers, and designed to be your sidekicks through your breastfeeding journey – and beyond!  OMM donates $1 of every purchase to amazing charities that you get to choose from like The National Breast Cancer Foundation/Women's Community Shelters and more!We asked Ophi the following questions:Can you kick us off with a funny Motherhood story for us?So, how was your own 4th trimester with two kids correct? For example, did you pump/What was your feeding journey all about?What propelled you to create OMM The Label- we have mentioned a bit in our intro but we would love to delve deeper with you on this?Your waffle lounge set in green is seriously lush and if I had breastfed for longer than I did due to unforeseen circumstances, I would have lived in that- do you have a fav product that you are most proud of out of everything you have ever created?What does the idea of ‘success' mean to you and a mum and business ownerWe love your quote- "I believe that motherhood and the achievement of breastfeeding is something to celebrate and be proud of - I hate the idea of mums feeling ashamed or uncomfortable about breastfeeding - but unfortunately it's a reality for some of us and that NEEDS TO CHANGE!" - can you talk about this?What have been the biggest challenges in the juggle that is Motherhood and running your business? Then, on the flip side, what have been the most beautiful aspects?What do you do for you in all of the chaos? What was the last book you read or podcast that you listened to? What would the you before Motherhood say to the you, in all that you are, now?Three words that sum up where you are at in your Motherhood journey now?This episode was brought to you by our Sponsor OMM LABEL who create cool and comfy breastfeeding uniforms to empower mums to feed their babies anytime and anywhere with confidence. Enjoy mummas and pappas x xSupport the showFollow us @pumpedpoddy or connect with us here Leave a review & listen here or a star rating on Spotify hereJoin our Pumped Facebook community hereStay PUMPED mummas and pappas Love Hays and Soph xxx

Naomi Chrisoulakis is a certified postpartum doula who lives with her husband and two beautiful children in the Illawarra region. She believes every woman deserves a postpartum period that's restful, rejuvenating and respectful of the massive transition into Motherhood. Naomi has a new online postpartum preparation and fourth trimester cooking course coming in November, and a wonderful podcast ‘Tales from the 4th Trimester' which is dedicated to the beauty and brutality of new parenthood.   We talk about:The 4th Trimester and transition to two kidsBeing a Postpartum Doula, nourishing food and planningA Story of a mother with postnatal Psychosis who went on to thriveThe language of "Should"Understanding your cycleNourishing the MotherThe Hustle culture and Naomi's background in mediaThe big lessons of 'Surrender'Hindsight being a little bitchLessons as a Mother and kids as little teachersAnd SO much more. Naomi also references:  The first Forty Days. The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother cookbook by By: Heng Ou, Amely Greeven, Marisa BelgerAudio book Still Life You can also follow her @cocoonbynaomiThis episode is brought to you by Sande Kids who offer functional products for beach-loving and adventurous families. Helping parents maintain that relaxed vibe that can disappear so quickly at the end of the day. Enjoy Mummas and Pappas   XXXSupport the showFollow us @pumpedpoddy or connect with us here Leave a review & listen here or a star rating on Spotify hereJoin our Pumped Facebook community ...

Naomi Chrisoulakis is a certified postpartum doula who lives with her husband and two beautiful children in the Illawarra region. She believes every woman deserves a postpartum period that's restful, rejuvenating and respectful of the massive transition into Motherhood. Naomi has a new online postpartum preparation and fourth trimester cooking course coming in November, and a wonderful podcast ‘Tales from the 4th Trimester' which is dedicated to the beauty and brutality of new parenthood. We talk about:The 4th Trimester and transition to two kidsBeing a Postpartum Doula, nourishing food and planningA Story of a mother with postnatal Psychosis who went on to thriveThe language of "Should"Understanding your cycleNourishing the MotherThe hustle culture and Naomi's background in mediaThe big lessons of 'Surrender'Hindsight being a little bitchLessons as a Mother and kids as little teachersAnd SO much more. Naomi also references:The first Forty Days. The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother cookbook by By: Heng Ou, Amely Greeven, Marisa BelgerAudio book Still Life You can also follow her @cocoonbynaomiThis episode is brought to you by Sande Kids who offer functional products for beach-loving and adventurous families. Helping parents maintain that relaxed vibe that can disappear so quickly at the end of the day.Enjoy Mummas and Pappas XXXSupport the show

Today we chat with the delightful Bella Brennan. Bella is a mumma of two little girls - Edie, three, and Tilly, one, and a writer and editor. She is funny and candid in her storytelling and has over a decade of experience in women's publishing and digital media. She cut her teeth on a slew of mags you probably used to love - from CLEO to SHOP Til You Drop and OK! Magazine. Most recently, she was the Digital Managing Editor at Now To Love, which is the online home to some of Australia's most loved publications, including The Australian Women's Weekly and TV WEEK.  Bella is currently the parenting editor at Kiindred, which is an online parenting resource packed to the brim with free expert-backed content which aims to create an inclusive community and help families parent with confidence. Bella has been open and honest in her articles, where she unpacks the reality of breastfeeding struggles and returning to work. Honesty is always what we value at Pumped and we couldn't be more excited than to talk to our first writer/editor on the Podcast. Bella also lost her big brother when her beautiful second baby girl was six weeks old and will unpack with us how she navigated this harrowing time. We deep dive into:MotherhoodWriting about breastfeeding challengesWriting about going back to workThe idea of 'success' Her favorite all time story. Ever. Written. Check it out @thegriefcaseGrief and loss during the 4th TrimesterAdvice on navigating grief as a new mumBella's travel tips and tricksAnd, so much more!Girlhood by Maggie Dent was a book recommendation by Bella too as Maggie is her parenting guru.We also get an update on Soph's current feeding journey. Listen to her breastfeeding episode here for context.This episode is brought to you by Sande Kids who offer functional products for beach-loving and adventurous families. Helping parents maintain that relaxed vibe that can disappear so quickly at the end of the day.Enjoy Mummas and Pappas XXXSupport the show

When Amy Clarke had her second baby 5 years ago, she felt so lost. She couldn't go back to her full time office job and after coming out of a Post Natal Depression Fog. She really wanted to create a brand that resonated with her and my fellow female community. This drove her to create Confetti Rebels. It soon became her third baby.  Amy wanted to create apparel that made people feel happy, confident and speak their mind (without speaking their mind verbally). She wanted to create apparel that MEANT something to the person wearing it. Amy makes such an impact to her community supporting dozens of charities as well as making sure her products are ethically made and of the highest standard possible. Amy is such a delight and wonderful person, we are so stoked to be chatting with her today. We talk about: Mums having a cheeky vino in Mothers Group in the park How Confetti Rebels came to beThe 4th Trimester and Postnatal DepressionAmy's fav slogan on her tee's. And the idea of "Life/Child Balance"The most rewarding part of the businessSuccess and what it means as a business owner and MotherIntroverts and extrovertsThe most rewarding parts of Amy's businessThe biggest challenges of Motherhood and the most beautiful aspects and SO much  moreThe idea of "going deep or going home" and its not what you think. Get your mind out of the gutter!This episode is brought to you by the incredible Rachael Rose who was a guest on Episode 10. Rach spoke about how lonely she was during her early Motherhood - and this was a catalyst to start running pregnancy and mothers circles, where she basically forces attendees to exchange numbers and start mum-dating. Rachael has released an online women's circle facilitator training called Together, where you can learn all about starting up a mothers circle, creating places where mums can connect, talk honestly and feel less alone. Visit rachaelrose.com.au/together and join the self paced training for $50 off, by entering PUMPED at checkout.XXXSupport the show

Today we welcome our incredible Sponsor and one of the co-founders of Active Truth. We are such HUGE fans of this company and have both lived in the maternity tights before and after birth. So, we are humbled to chat to Nadia Tucker, who moved to Brisbane on the same day in 2011 and as new her neighbor Stevie (sounds like destiny) and they quickly became friends over baby playdates and long pram walks in search of coffee. Together, they navigated returning to exercise after having their babies and the many changes that their bodies experienced over this time. They were frustrated with buying activewear online and receiving products that looked beautiful on models but didn't perform in real-life on bodies without model proportions, so they decided to take matters into their own hands. This was a common theme when talking with friends and family. So, they set out to create a brand that not only serviced the activewear needs of women, but celebrated them too!Active Truth is committed to showing a diverse range of women wearing their activewear. They want women to look at Active Truth and see someone like themselves – happy, active, looking and feeling amazing in their activewear. They refuse to photoshop their models and continue to challenge stereotypes and bias around body image which we love. Active Truth are proud to work with organisations that support women through their partnerships with Share the Dignity, Body Image Movement, and a number of smaller female-led, or female-focused, charities. We talk about:Pumping and BIG boobiesStarting the business  in the living room and sleeping in swags etc.How the 4th Trimester was for Nadia and the challenges that she overcameHow far the business has come and her fave pair of tightsWhat the idea of 'success' means to Nadia and a Businesswoman and MotherThe power of word of mouth and reviews and Mothers sharing the loveThe Most beautiful and Challenging aspects of MotherhoodAdvice to any parent starting a businessMotherhood in 3 words and MORE!This episode is brought to you by Active Truth who Soph and I absolutely LOVE. Please go and check them out @activetruthmaternity and @activetruth for the most comfortable Active Wear you will EVER need. Lots of love Mummas and Pappas xxSupport the show

Today we welcome Dr Alexander Owen who is an Obstetrician, Gynecologist and Sonologist (ultrasound specialist) with a special interest in high-risk pregnancy. He consults from rooms in Bondi Junction, delivers at both Prince of Wales Private Hospital, and the Royal in Randwick where we both had our babies.  Alex is the proud father of three kids so, a very busy guy! We are pumped he's here giving us his time to chat with us and to answer all of our burning questions...We and our listeners ask:Do you have a funny parenting story that you can share with us and our listeners? How many births have you attended over your career? Where is the craziest place you have delivered a baby? How can one get their body/mind in the best shape to fall pregnant? Mental health wise in particular? What are some of the steps women can take if they are struggling with trying to fall pregnant naturally? What are some of the things you should know about pregnancy but only find out once you are knocked up? Some questions from our listeners - how soon is too soon for a second pregnancy after a C-section (listener states the procedure and recovery went well) A listener asks is a VBAC possible after C-section and mec aspiration leading to home oxygen for 5months?Do you ever spill the beans on a babies sex by accident? What has been your trickiest delivery? Can you safely deliver breech babies?  How old is too old to try for a baby? And what is the biggest misconception when it comes to IVF? Most rewarding part of your job? Are you almost like a counsellor at times to your patients? What are the most challenging and beautiful aspects of being a dad ? Can you sum up parenthood in 3 words for us?  If if you would like to learn more about Alex you can find his corner of the internet at https://dralexowen.com.au/ or on instagram @dralexanderowen This episode is brought to you by Active Truth who Soph and I absolutely LOVE. Please go and check them out @activetruthmaternity and @activetruth for the most comfortable Active Wear you will EVER need. Lots of love Mummas and Pappas xxSupport the show

Trigger warning for this episode- we discuss Birth Trauma on a deep level. If you require support after listening to this episode please visit Birthtrauma.org.au (ABTA) and you can also follow them on Instagram @birthtrauma.org.au There are additional support resources  here. Now given that Birth Trauma Awareness Week has recently passed. We thought it would be fitting to share with you all Jodie's incredible story. Imagine waking up in your fourth trimester in the hospital, being told that your uterus has been removed and after being in an induced coma for weeks after a Uterine Atony and almost dying?We unpack:What happened during Jodie's birth birth and more specifically in the 4th trimester of Motherhood . For example a uterine atony- postpartum haemorrhage- laparotomy and kidney failure and a hysterectomy.How  she recovered mentally and physically given the significant trauma that her and her family endured.Disassociation with the birth and connection to bub and odd feelings associated with this. Missing out on all of the firsts in Motherhood.Who was in her village and unsolicited advice from outsiders.The idea of being 'brave'  and how that isn't necessarily helpful language for someone recovering from Birth Trauma.Mothers being enough, the vicious cycle of mum guilt  and learning to sit in her grief  instead of forcing herself to feel grateful.Advice to any parent who has endured birth related trauma in terms of seeking the right type of professional help. Finding her passion again through work and celebrating being alive.The most beautiful aspects in Jodie's current phase of Motherhood. The simple things like being a part of her sons life- not just a mother but a friend- new phases of relationships.The joy of cooking as family and coming together- '"Food brings everyone together with the people you love".This episode is brought to you by Active Truth who Soph and I absolutely LOVE. Please go and check them out @activetruthmaternity and @activetruth for the most comfortable Active Wear you will EVER need. Lots of love Mummas and Pappas xxSupport the show

Today you are in for a treat as we talk to the passionate Elise Clement -A life coach dedicated to women's wellbeing and personal evolution through Motherhood and Matrescence.  We talk about returning to work and if its right, changing mindsets around mothers and work and the 1950's concept of "The Good Mother"- So of the questions we cover are below...-Talk us through your experience with the fourth trimester and secondly what advice you would give to any mothers who are in the thick of it?-Your website quotes the below from one of your mentors and we loved it as well, it reads “A birth creates a revolution inside of us” . Can you share with us how you feel about this quote and how you came out the other side of your revolution? -Can you talk us through the notion of Matrescence?  -In your Mamamia article, you talk about your experience feeling like you were navigating uncharted territories as a new mother, even though many women have been through their own baptism of fire. You wished that there was an initiation of sorts. But in all honesty is this something that we can really prepare for until we experience it for ourselves? -Culturally there seems to be a change, in how we talk about the fourth trimester, there are more podcasts, more conversations between friends that don't gloss over the reality of what one can experience but how do you see as a society we are tackling how women transition into motherhood in the work you do with your clients? - We are in the midst of transitioning back to work. It's been a ride! Between daycare germs, the mental shift and a balancing act of being a mum and having a job. Can you recommend any strategies to make this second transition we go through less stressful?  - What do you do for you? How do you switch off, replenish and recharge? - Can you sum up Motherhood in 3 words for us? So, any parent that's overwhelmed by the sheer amount of competing demands you have to manage, Elise can support you in regaining clarity, confidence and the energy you need to make decisions based on what you want, not what you fear. She also regularly hosts Mother's Circles in Clovelly called the Mama Rising Circles - you can find out more here. In these groups she shares  lots of nourishing practices and ways to create more space for ourselves as mothers and as women and reconnect to what matters most.She also wrote an article here  about returning to work, which talks about how to make the transition smoother, you may enjoy reading it if you are in this boat like Sophie and Hayley.Elise has a super helpful reading list is here. And the other books we spoke about are here:Fair Play by Eve RodskyThe 80/80 Marriage by Nate Klemp and Kaley KlempThis episode is brought to you by Mini Farms Australia.com.au.  Do you wish you could feed your family ‘Farmers Market' quality produce, like fruit & veg, artisan breads, coffees, meats and pantry goods, but with the convenience of online shopping?  Well now, MiniFarmsOnline.com.au,  Australia's BEST Online Farmers Market, is delivering, simply download the app and get shopping! Visit minifarmsonline.com.au. FarmeSupport the show

So...We have all kept humans alive for one year or in Rach's case almost ONE YEAR! This is HUGE given the current climate and all that has happened in 2022. We unpack all of the lessons that we have learnt along the way and get an important update from Rach about her life, work and how Motherhood has been treating her as it has been a hot minute. We cover:- Rolling  with the punches- hard AF to do when you are so sleep deprived but presence is key!-  Navigating the new challenges each week-  Maintaining community even though a lot of people go back to work at this stage- Mums groups fizzle out so try and maintain social activities but also hard with the illness circulating -  Soph talks about the challenges of Daycare and work life balance-  Hays going back to work- job interviews, anxiety about career and wanting to do it all- Staycation at The Ace Hotel and not sleeping-  Sleep update and Soph and Flo at Tresillian -  Birthday parties and prep and Kieran's Bluey Birthday cake bonanza -  Funny Motherhood moments -  Rach update and going to the NT with Murphy -  Getting ready for Murph hitting 1 and birthday chat -  What have you learnt getting so close to the 1 year milestone? - How's mental health traveling and work life?This episode is brought to you by Mini Farms Australia.com.au.  Do you wish you could feed your family ‘Farmers Market' quality produce, like fruit & veg, artisan breads, coffees, meats and pantry goods, but with the convenience of online shopping?  Well now, MiniFarmsOnline.com.au,  Australia's BEST Online Farmers Market, is delivering, simply download the app and get shopping! Visit minifarmsonline.com.au. Farmers market quality, online convenience!Have a beautiful day mummas and pappas xxx

Trigger warning for this episode! We cover all things Domestic Violence and Survival so if you need support please call 1800RESPECT.  This episode is also brought to you by WHITE RIBBON AUSTRALIA.  White Ribbon Australia is a part of a global social movement working to eliminate gendered violence. They strive for an Australian society where all women and children are safe. White Ribbon is the world's largest movement engaging men and boys to end men's violence against women and girls, promote gender equality and create new opportunities for men to build positive, healthy and respectful relationships. If you would like to donate to their Tax appeal which finished on June 30th please click HERE- Every cent counts.My mum is one of those people who you don't forget when you meet her- she is beautiful, has a positivity that is extremely infectious, a love for life that is astounding, can do anything. What a lot of people don't know about my mum who don't know her closely is that she was in an abusive relationship for over 13 years as she raised my sister and I. She survived being married to my dad, who at several times has told me that if mum didn't leave, he would have killed her. Mum, Emily and I lived in hiding multiple times and like many women/mothers dealing with DV, it took her several times to leave dad. But, ultimately, she raised Emily and I with passion, love, adventure and tried her best in her given circumstances- I am SO PUMPED to have mum on the Podcast. She talks us through:* Navigating Motherhood and Pumping whilst living in a DV situation* What were the warning signs for DV?* Who was her support and did that dwindle as dads behavior became more dangerous?* What was the state of mums mental health during this time?* The final incidents that forced mum to leave and also going back several times before this* Advice for any women who are living in a DV situation and or afraid to leave?* Leaving as the most dangerous time and support* How mum managed to work as a professional photographer for years to support yourself and regain financial independenceIn terms of resources there is an extensive list HERE for anyone looking for support and further information.Love you all xxx

Today we welcome the ever so lovely Anna Robards and Christie Whitehill founders of INTU WELLNESS. Anna stepped into the media spotlight in 2013 when she met her bachelor and now husband Tim Robards. Since then, Anna has worked with some of Australia's biggest beauty and fashion brands and appeared on several TV shows. Anna's journey into wellness began after experiencing a lack of sleep during her first pregnancy. Christie made a name for herself in the technology industry after founding an award-winning education company, Tech Ready Women. Christie's journey into wellness began after experiencing major stress and burnout from having a “busy” and “always on” life before she fell pregnant with her second child. So after the birth of their children and many restless nights, also while building a career, both resented the lack of sleep and their dull-looking skin. The problem was they could not find a trusted supplement that would conveniently target both issues. So, they decided to create their own brand - INTU WELLNESS. Their supplements are formulated by award-winning naturopaths, chemists, and scientists who specialise in creating complementary medicines that are backed by traditional and scientific research. Bonus that all products are Aust made! We are so excited to chat to them about all things Motherhood, wellness and work life balance.  We chat:* Motherhood and poo and forgetting to pick up your kids  * Pumping  and formula* 4th Trimester Advice* INTU WELLNESS and the supplements that change your skin and sleep* Running a business together, friendship and work life balance* The importance of being present with your kids and putting down the phone* Postnatal Depression and burn out as a new mum* The Challenges and the beautiful aspects of Motherhood and SO much moreThis episode is brought to you by Tiny Hearts Education - helping parents and caregivers, just like you, to feel educated and empowered to tackle parenthood without fear. Offering essential baby + child first aid courses and first aid products, Tiny Hearts Education can help you navigate your parenthood journey with confidence . You can get $10 off our products or courses using the code PUMPED10 at the checkout.XXX

Today we welcome the  incredible female entrepreneur Jen Dugard, who is making exercise safe for women experiencing all stages of Motherhood. Over 1, 000 personal trainers across Aus, NZ and Singapore have completed Jen's Safe Return to Exercise certification which upskills trainers and educates them on how to safely train mums. She has also recently launched MumSafe™, a platform that connects women with a suitable Personal Trainer that can assist with their individual needs. MumSafe™ requires PTs to meet certain criteria, including being certified and partnering with a women's health physio.Jen Dugard is leading the way in training mums and provides profound insights that are changing the ways that hundreds of women are viewing their life as a mother.  We cover:*A Safe Return to exercise and what that looks like & her new company Mumsafe* Motherhood and the strain it can have on relationships*Pelvic floor and also Pelvic floor after a C-section* The Challenges and the beautiful parts of Motherhood* What to look for in a PT in the Postpartum phase of Motherhood and how to find a good one in your local area* A day in the life of Jen and what that looks like and SO much more!Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook , leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, a STAR rating on Spotify, and a follow on our Instagram @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee  X

Our bonus episode is here with the amazing Chelsea Pottenger who is a leading international motivational speaker and an authority on mindfulness and productivity. This episode comes with a trigger warning as the conversation covers suicidal ideation and postnatal depression. If you need support follow the links in our 'We Cover' section. Chels has just launched her first book ‘The Mindful High Performer'- which  you must all check out!. Chels was a busy and burnt-out entrepreneur who then suffered severe postnatal depression once she became a mum and ended up in a psych ward! That is when she put on the hand break and started researching the science behind meditation and mindfulness, while also coming up with tools to still be productive, but keeping mental health practices as a priority.  Chelsea is a proud ambassador for mental health charities R U OK? and Gidget Foundation Australia. As a result of her research, study and personal learnings, Chelsea created her company EQ Minds in 2016 with the goal of introducing high-performance mental fitness to the public and corporates. She is frequently hired by the likes of Uber, eBay, Google, Estee Lauder, The Australian Defence Force and more to inspire their teams with her science-based productivity and mindfulness methods. We cover:* The challenges of breastfeeding and pumping as a new mumma and the 4th trimester *Mental Health and being an ambassador for - The Gidget Foundation/ R U OK?* Her funny Motherhood story in the Psych Ward* Suicidal Ideation & Panic Attacks*Asking someone “Are you okay” and holding space for them* Having an extremely in tune and supportive husband*Her new book, The Mindful High Performer and her book launch with Jessica Rowe hosting and her ghost writer* EQ Minds and the science-based tools behind it* A big business secret- zero tolerance for dickheads when running EQ Minds and working with BIG businesses no matter who you are* Nerves and being vulnerable when presenting to BIG companies * What Chels loves about Motherhood and how she now thrivesGo to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook , leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, a STAR rating on Spotify, and a follow on our Instagram @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee  XSupport the show

We have been holding onto this episode oh so dearly. Today- meet Elisha Rose.  Elisha is a litigation lawyer based in Perth, splitting her time between construction litigation, being a change maker for a national charity organisation in the out of home care sector and mum of four. Elisha has two boys who grew in her heart, coming into her world via foster care and nearly two babes who grew in her belly.  Elisha is the author of The Other Mother Blog, serves on the board of Tiny Sparks WA and is a strong advocate for children in foster care, especially those with disabilities. We cover:Foster care and the battle for legal guardianship and also the current statisticsFoster Care for Children with a disabilityLegal Guardianship battlesHomebirth versus a hospital birth with some traumaBlended families and what a day in the life of Elisha looks like The reality of Motherhood and the 4th Trimester as a Foster Parent versus being a biological parentAnd SO much more!Click HERE if you want more information regarding the statistics we have mentioned. This episode as been brought to you with the help of our Sponsor,  Glow Dreaming -  the 5-in-1 sleep aid that is scientifically engineered for sleep. 100% safe for your child and it actually works! Glow Dreaming are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use "PUMPED10" at the checkout for a special discount of all Glow bundles!  Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook , leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, a STAR rating on Spotify, and a follow on our Instagram @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee  XSupport the show

Well, we are back for SEASON 3. This one is for all of the to be mummas and current parents who may have underestimated the good old ‘4th trimester'...Hays, Soph and Rach cover:What to pack and NOT pack at the hospital and is a spreadsheet really necessary. We want to know how many times you all packed your hospital bags?The admin that comes with a new baby- needles and registering names & more!Feeding- We cover what we wish we knew with breastfeeding and pumping. Breastfeeding struggles- having low expectations and doing all of the prep work instead of thinking it will happen 'naturally'.Hormones - The sweats and the tears.Control- how to try (we know its hard AF) to relinquish it and accept help.Sleep- how to better prepare for those longgggggggggg sleepless nights.Partner dynamic - The silent rage when your partner gets a full night's sleep, delegating roles and empowering your partner.Pre - birth tips/strategies with partner and how to openly communicate before the bub arrives.Rach offers some Insta sights for mummas who are looking for tips and tricks with sleep in particular:Breastfeeding Mums Support Group on Facebook          Recommendations from Rach- @littleonesbabysleep@thesleepteacher@littledreamersbabysleepco@themidwifemumma@wonderweeksDownload the Wonder Weeks App for $8.00This episode as been brought to you with the help of our Sponsor,  Glow Dreaming -  the 5-in-1 sleep aid that is scientifically engineered for sleep. 100% safe for your child and it actually works! Glow Dreaming are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use "PUMPED10" at the checkout for a special discount of all Glow bundles!  Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook , leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, a STAR rating on Spotify, and a follow on our Instagram @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee  XSupport the show

This is it! The BIG Finale of Season 2. We are so proud and pumped with this season, our beautiful and inspiring guests, our new Co-Host who has absolutely smashed Season 2 and our wonderful Guest Host Rach Calvert who really spills the sauce for our wrap up episode. Stay tuned for a Rach update for Season 3 as we have some exciting news around that! Rach, Soph and Hays cover:* Farts & embarrassing stories * Friendships, falling outs and friendship breakups* Getting fired* Boobs , intimacy and embarrassing body parts* Miscarriage and a chemical pregnancy* The future, Marvell Lane, more kids and gardening* Mum guilt* Solids and mixing flavorsThis Season has been brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Enbacci who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PP10 at the checkout for a special discount that runs until June 30, 2022.Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook and a follow on our Instagram: @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee  X

Today we are so excited to have chatted with Nikki Jurcutz - CEO of ‘Tiny Hearts Education' which we all know that our listeners avidly follow. As a paramedic, when Nikki would often be called to jobs where, had parents been confident with simple first aid, the outcome could have been very different. So, Rach and Nikki created their baby first aid course to help parents and caregivers, just like you, feel confident, educated and empowered to act in a first-aid emergency with their little one. Eight years later, their dream has grown beyond comprehension. They have developed more courses and products with one vital mission in mind: help parents and caregivers navigate their journey with confidence. Nikki is also a mumma to her girl Nahla and boy Wolf– she has had wild birth stories of both babies but we want to look at her 4th trimester/ her Motherhood experiences and unpack all of the burning questions that you have for her as parents.  We talk Motherhood, birthing Tiny Hearts Education,  the danger of forums, sleeping rollercoasters, constant feedback from others & having strong boundaries in the fourth trimester, the cold sore virus and SO much more!This episode is brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Enbacci who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PP10 at the checkout for a special discount that runs for the ENTIRE season. Our personal fav products will also be mentioned in upcoming episodes and reels!Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook and a follow on our Instagram: @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee  X

In this episode we meet Rachel Tomlinson, mother, wife, dog mum, psychologist and internationally author of the books “Teaching Kids to be Kind” & “A Blue Kind of Day”...She is one of those lucky people who knew what they wanted to do from the time they left school. She has steadily worked towards her goal and has spent her entire adult life gaining experience in child development and mental health fields. Now, as an experienced psychologist and parenting expert Rachel has worked with children and families in general counselling, women's refuge, education settings, domestic violence and trauma counselling. Rachel is also a mumma herself to her five year old daughter.Rach is extremely passionate about ensuring that all children have the opportunity to thrive, she shares her insights, skills and knowledge on her website www.towardwellbeing.comWe chat all things mental health, 4th trimester and asking for help, trauma and attachment and what attachment types are (secure attachment and what that looks like in particular), toddlers and saying no, the TV show parental guidance and so much more!This episode is brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Enbacci who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PP10 at the checkout for a special discount that runs for the ENTIRE season. Our personal fav products will also be mentioned in upcoming episodes and reels!Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook and a follow on our Instagram: @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee  XSupport the show

This weeks episode we are treated with the delight that is @lauren_dovey_  Lauren, is the founder of  Heat Healer/@heathealer, a direct-to-consumer health & wellness brand focused on developing the world's best heat therapy products. Lauren shares her fourth trimester journey, raising three young kids (3 kids in two years as her second pregnancy was a surprise TWINS) while also designing and project managing her new family home.  There are some gems of wisdom in this episode and Soph for the first time gets emotional in this one.This episode is brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Enbacci who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PP10 at the checkout for a special discount that runs for the ENTIRE season. Our personal fav products will also be mentioned in upcoming episodes and reels!Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook and a follow on our Instagram: @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee  X

This episode does have a trigger warning for the brief mention of suicide and overall mental health. If you feel like you need support please reach out to the organisations:  Beyond Blue,  Panda, Lifeline Australia  and  Head Space.You asked and we delivered. "ASK RACH ANYTHING" is back and there is some juice. That's right, every few episodes we will hear from the creator, designer and founder of Marvell Lane, Rachael Calvert!  You name it, we even find out all about how Rach met her hubs- an office romance. We learn about what she is doing with solids, how sleep is going with her bubba Murphy, we dive deeper into her IVF journey and ask her what she would do if she wasn't running a booming business. Get PUMPED!And, Glow Dreaming- has anyone tried it? Unpaid promo in this ep.This episode is brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Enbacci who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PP10 at the checkout for a special discount that runs for the ENTIRE season. Our personal fav products will also be mentioned in upcoming episodes and reels!Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook and a follow on our Instagram: @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee  XSupport the show

Hollie Azzopardi is a leading Australian Mind, Body & Soul mentor, body love advocate and model, speaker and writer. Co-host of The Middle Podcast and her latest podcast ‘Soul Talk', and published in Cosmopolitan, OK Magazine and Mamamia, her sold out workshops, online programmes and speaking events incorporate a refreshing “no bullshit”  approach to living in alignment, following your intuition and pursuing what lights you up. The biggest takeaway and for those of you who haven't been graced with Hollies presence, is experiencing her vibes. You need to just listen to this and you will truly get a sense of this amazing woman through the airwaves. Her episode is  raw and vulnerable. Amidst all that she, her little family and community are enduring in the Northern Rivers with the floods at this time- Hollie still wanted this episode to launch this week to help other mammas who may be, are currently or will be in her position that she has been with feeding her little love.Have your tissues handy but also be ready to feel inspired, empowered and also fall in love with this warrior woman who normalises Motherhood and all that the 4th trimester encompasses.This episode is brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Enbacci who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PP10 at the checkout for a special discount that runs for the ENTIRE season. Our personal fav products will also be mentioned in upcoming episodes and reels!This episode does have a trigger warning for suicidal ideation and overall mental health. If you feel like you need support please reach out to the organisations:  Beyond Blue,  Panda, Lifeline Australia  and  Head Space.Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook and a follow on our Instagram: @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee  X

Today we welcome the lovely Rochelle Leivenzon who both Soph and Hayley have worked with when needing support around feeding their babies. Rochelle is a registered and endorsed midwife and IBCLC Lactation Consultant. Her passion is for the postnatal period, preparing and supporting women and families for the reality of having a baby all while adjusting to the demands of life as new parents. As a mother of four children (including twins), she combines decades of personal and professional experience to offer support for women and families into, and through the sacred fourth trimester.Rochelle offers individualised, early parenting and breastfeeding education while pregnant and personalised postnatal support and lactation services. Rochelle also facilitates the sharing of experiences through her mothers group @themothershubsydney. She offers new parents a safe and nurturing space to face and share the challenges and rewards early parenting brings. Rochelle not only connected Soph and I to some of our closest mum communities, she also supported us with some challenging feeding situations.This episode was emotional for Hayley in particular due to her challenging feeding journey so its definitely worth sharing with mums to be and new mums who are deep in the 4th trimester. There is also an EPIC Giveaway for mums to be that Rochelle is offering- check out our post on Instagram here.This episode is brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Enbacci who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PP10 at the checkout for a special discount that runs for the ENTIRE season. Our personal fav products will also be mentioned in upcoming episodes and reels!Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook and a follow on our Instagram: @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee  X

In today's episode we welcome the beautiful, gentle, intelligent and creative soul–Tess Guinery. Tess is not only a Mother but also an artist and the creator of the renowned, ‘The Apricot Memoirs' and 'The Moonflower Monologues' and more recently her beautiful new poetry book, ‘The Stars Nodded'. This recent beautiful book is a piece of poetry taken from her recent body of work ‘The Moonflower Monologues' —extended and adapted into a creative ode for little people and big people alike. It was written with a passionate sense of movement and aliveness for the dance that life is. This is the first time that Tess has EVER talked about Motherhood on a Podcast! Tess covers SO much about her wild journey into Motherhood, Breastfeeding her two gorgeous twins, the word 'SURRENDER', sensitivity, creativity, the birth of her babes and The Apricot Memoirs, solids and you even get a live personal reading of one of her Motherhood poems. There wasn't a dry eye in the house- Hays especially couldn't handle it! You can follow Tess and her different pages all from @tessguinery and get ready for a special Giveaway pack from this generous soul!  This episode is brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Enbacci who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PP10 at the checkout for a special discount that runs for the ENTIRE season. Our personal fav products will also be mentioned in upcoming episodes and reels!Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook and a follow on our Instagram: @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee  XSupport the show

Lindy Klim ladies and gents! The Balinese-Australian fashion identity who has captivated the public with her trademark sophistication for nearly two decades. Away from the black tie occasions and runway shows, Lindy leads a full but low-key life in Bali as a devoted mother to her four children Stellar, Rocco, Frankie and Goldie, and husband, Adam Ellis. With four kids, Lindy knows a thing or two when it comes to women's intimate care. Sick of the typical taboo connotations associated with talking about the female vulva, the lack of conversation and (readily available) information on post-pregnancy care - Lindy made it her mission  to create a wellness brand, Fig Femme, that encourages an open and honest self-care routine. Its “skin care for down there”… Care for the vulva (or as Hays calls it in the episode- the Vagootz) is no less important than care for any other body surface. So, why is there so much shame around this? We dive into this discussion and how there has been push back around some of her products which are now selling out on POOSH and The Iconic.We talk all things about Lindy's wild ride into Motherhood, living in Bali, Covid, breastfeeding and pumping on her wedding day to Michael Klim, how she started her wellness brand- Fig Femme, advice for mums in the 4th trimester, catering to different children through different parenting styles and so much more. Lindy is so incredibly warm, genuine and open with her stories- everyone will gain something from this episode. She is STUNNING and we love her so much.This episode is brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Enbacci who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PP10 at the checkout for a special discount that runs for the ENTIRE season. Our personal fav products will also be mentioned in upcoming episodes and reels!Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook and a follow on our Instagram: @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee  X

Today we welcome the incredible Yong-Li Zhou who along with her mum, Nan Chen, is the founder and creator of Enbacci , our wonderful Sponsors for season 2. Nan has a background in fashion design and has worked as a Manager for numerous luxury boutiques before starting her own businesses. Yong-Li has a Diploma in Personal Care Development and certification in Advanced Skin Science. Their knowledge together has allowed them to build one of Australia's leading luxury skincare brands- Enbacci. Yong-Li covers all things body image, endometriosis, adenomyosis, the excruciating pain that she endured and what led her to birth her leading luxury skincare company. You will also find out more about the science behind Enbacci's delicious products. So, if you love cool, scientific- stem cell chat, then you will loveeee this episode! Speaking of stem cells.. A personal fav product of ours is the complete firming lotion that is body positive and preserved in the stem cells of the Saponaria Pumila (a dusty pink in coloured plant with green fleshy leaves from the alpine mountains).  This has been scientifically proven to protect dermal skin cells from environmental induced stress, revive skin cell activity, and fortify the skin's natural defence system by improving skin elasticity and firmness. Its also vegan, non-greasy, light weight, cruelty free and pregnancy safe!We know that you will all love Yong-Li, she is humble, eloquent and a sheer delight.This episode is brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Enbacci who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PP10 at the checkout for a special discount that runs for the ENTIRE season. Our personal fav products will also be mentioned in upcoming episodes and reels! Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook and a follow on our Instagram: @pumpedpoddy Byeeeeeee  X

We are back and we couldn't be more PUMPED! We have SO much juicy goodness in store for you this season. But, first we need to introduce our NEW Co-Host...Sophie Lavender. Some of you may recall this absolute delight from Episode 9 of Season 1 but she is back to stay now taking over the gorgeous Bianca's role. We find out more about Soph in this episode and talk through how she and Hays friendship grew as they embarked upon the new and not so easy beast that is Motherhood together.We cover some of the season's plans, what we want from you as our audience and introduce our Season Sponsor, Enbacci- Australia's Luxury Skincare Brand. Enbacci is delicious, environmentally friendly and body positive in every way.Not only do we have a stunning new co-host but a guest host. That's right, every few episodes we will hear from the creator, designer and founder of Marvell Lane, Rachael Calvert!  Her new segment is entitled “ASK RACH ANYTHING”. This will be a regular occurance where you can literally ask Rach anything from feeding questions, IVF questions and libido. You name it, we even find out all about what her family nickname is and why and it's pretty bloody funny!PUMP up parents or to be parents! It's time… This episode is brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Enbacci who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PP10 at the checkout for a special discount that runs for the ENTIRE season. Our personal fav products will also be mentioned in upcoming episodes and reels!Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook and a follow on our Instagram: @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee  XSupport the show

Well... that's a BIG fat wrap! We are absolutely thrilled that you have invited us into your lives, allowing us to share not only our experiences as first time mummas, but the wonderfully inspirational and uplifting stories of the mummas we were lucky enough to speak with. This episode wraps up what we have learnt, what's to come and some funny questions to get to know us are your hosts a little bit more. We will be BAAAACKKKK early Feb! We have learnt so much in the few months since starting PUMPED PODDY and we are so grateful that you have stood by us on this adventure we have embarked on.  We hope you enjoy our wrap up episode for 2021 and it gives you a little giggle. A quick thank you to our amazingly flexible and incredibly talented Audio Engineer, Michael. We quite literally would not have been able to do this podcast without him! You are going to LOVE Season 2, we can't wait for you to tune in with SO many incredible guests and discussions. In the meantime share the love with your mumma friends or give us a rating here. This episode is brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Night N Day Comfort, who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PUMPED10 at the checkout for a special discount.Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook and a follow on our Instagram: @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee  X

In  today's not to miss episode we chat with the legendary and articulate Rachael Rose. It is difficult to describe Rachael in a few words. Not only is a she mother to her beautiful babes Dion and Elouise, she also runs her own business in Wollongong, south of Sydney, as a Women's Circle Facilitator, Doula, Business Mentor for Mothers, Course Creator and Storyteller.  Rachael's experiences of birth differed significantly in every way, shape and form. This allowed her to identify the need for mothers to feel supported, informed, and surrounded by love before, during and after they begin their journey of Motherhood. We talk all things Motherhood and what lit a fire in Rach to become the woman that she is today. We talk about bravery and loneliness that occurs at times throughout the seasons of Motherhood, lockdown, mental health, sleep, advice for to be or new mums or just parents in general. You name it, this episode covers it all!Speaking with Rach was an absolute delight and our Co-Host Hayley fan girls pretty hard! Rach's sincerity, knowledge and warmth was uplifting and we know that you will feel her generous spirit through the airwaves. Your can find Rach's Instagram page here where she shares a lot and inspires and empowers SO many women. But, you will have to listen to truly get this sense of Rach yourselves. Share this one with far and wide or you may find yourselves listening more than once!This episode is brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Night N Day Comfort, who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PUMPED10 at the checkout for a special discount.Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook and a follow on our Instagram: @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee  X

In today's episode we chat to the lovely Sophie Lavender. She is a mumma to beautiful baby girl Florence, aka Flo, works in marketing at Canva and is a Marriage Celebrant at her very own company https://www.twostronghearts.com/. Similar to many new mums during this time, Sophie has had to navigate life with a newborn during lockdown without the help of family members who reside in different states. Sophie opens up about opting for a C-section due to birth anxiety, baby Flo's unexpected trip to emergency after she stopped breathing, and how she met her Harry Potter look-alike husband. Sophie keeps it real in this episode about having to quash her anxiety in relation to Flo's health and the need to just "take the pressure down" (thanks Farnsy hehe). We know you will love it! This episode is brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Night N Day Comfort, who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PUMPED10 at the checkout for a special discount.Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook and a follow on our Instagram: @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee  X

There's no doubt about it! Renee Jennings has a passion for food...Renee is a Registered Prenatal/Postnatal Dietitian and together with her lovely friend Georgia, an English Teacher and mumma, founded Nurture the Seed , which aims to educate and empower women who are trying to conceive, pregnant or in their postpartum. The current Australian guidelines for pregnant women are somewhat outdated. Renee and Georgia are constantly baffled at the misinformation and over-caution that has been associated with pregnancy nutrition. So, their goal has always been to build upon current guidelines with evidence-based research, helping mothers eat nutritious food with confidence. Nourishing women in their fourth trimester is paramount and something that Renee and Georgia are extremely passionate about.  Their book Nuture The Seed  is set to be released in 2022 so stay tuned as there is SO much goodness and guidance for all mummas.  You'll find nutritional advice and wholesome recipes for the preconception, pregnancy and the postpartum journey. Renee and Georgia ultimately believe that women should feel empowered when entering such an important phase of life.Nurture the Seed  takes a 'wholefood' approach to pregnancy nutrition. They encourage the consumption of minimally processed foods that are dense in nutrients in order to fulfil the heightened dietary requirements necessary for growing a healthy baby. Our bodies absorb nutrients best when they come from real every day food. It's about going back to basics and nourishing both baby and mother in the most simple and effective way. Being informed will provide peace of mind and the ability to make educated decisions during this remarkable adventure. As they both say- every seed needs nurturing!This episode is brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Night N Day Comfort, who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PUMPED10 at the checkout for a special discount.Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook and a follow on our Instagram: @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee  X

This episode does have a trigger warning for suicidal ideation and mental health. If you feel like you need support please reach out to the organisations: Beyond Blue,  Panda, Lifeline Australia  and  Head SpaceRachael Calvert is bright, busty, busy and oh so beautiful. We deep dive into her world as she unpacks the raw reality of motherhood, and juggling her business as the founder and designer of her booming swimwear and lingerie company, MARVELL LANE, for the busty woman. Rachael also discusses mental health, the mental load that is being a mumma, breastfeeding, sleeping, reflux tips and tricks and SO much more. This episode is one to share with everyone! MARVELL LANE  has also provided our pumped listeners with a special discount as we know how much our bodies change with pregnancy, but finding swimwear to fit when you're breastfeeding or post-pregnancy can be a nightmare - especially if your bust is really full! @marvell_laneMARVELL LANE specialise in cup sizes 8D - 16H, so if you're busty, they're the label for you. They can help with their virtual or eFittings and they've given our listeners an exclusive 15% off. So, put in pumped15 at the checkout for more.We also support Red Nose and their guidelines for safe sleeping and understand that everyone has different experiences.This episode is brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Night N Day Comfort, who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PUMPED10 at the checkout for a special discount.Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook and a follow on our Instagram: @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee  XNight and Day NIGHT N DAY COMFORT- The Leakage experts. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Jessica Moore is a powerhouse! She is successful and has beautiful baby Franco, but it hasn't necessarily been the journey that she anticipated. Jess found her waters breaking just shy of 31 weeks. It was then that her early journey into motherhood began. Jess was induced, Franco was born and swiftly placed in NICU for the first two months of his life. Jess ever so candidly and beautifully shares this trying time and how she overcame the struggles with a strong mindset and sheer determination.This episode is for anyone who has been through a similar journey, and for anyone else listening, it is extremely inspiring to witness the strength and determination that is Jess. She more recently  relocated to the South Coast where she has started a Horticulture led Plant Nursery and Nursery business called, Plant Culture, with her husband. She is currently the Head of Strategy SAP Success Factors ANZ and a qualified Gallup Coach. She is a highly motivated People professional with a range of experience across leadership, people technology projects and risk management roles.This episode is brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Night N Day Comfort, who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PUMPED10 at the checkout for a special discount.Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook and a follow on our Instagram: @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee x

Have you ever been told by a medical professional that you and your baby are an example of 'Failure to Thrive'?  If you have, this episode is for you and how you can overcome hearing that awful terminology.  We chat to the lovely, charming, strong and hilarious Georgia. Georgia is a mumma to the cutest baby boy Elijah who is 18 months old and is a Psychologist, back at work part time. Georgia  also has some other babies, incubated baby chickens, making her a new mum of five. Georgia let us in on a little parenting hack, 'Primary Parenting' days, aka 'PP' days, but you will have to listen to find out what that is! She also touches on fussy eating and has a solids smoothie tip. This episode is brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Night N Day Comfort, who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PUMPED10 at the checkout for a special discount.Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook and a follow on our Instagram: @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee x

Heard about the two arduous words gestational diabetes?  We chat about this with the ever so articulate Lex Hirst. Lex is a book Publisher and sometime festival director, driven by a love of great storytelling, sharing exciting ideas and the belief that reading and telling stories can change the world. Lex has a gift for starting discussions around important voices and stories and this gift shines through as she eloquently discusses her shift into motherhood. Lex is currently Publisher at Pantera Press, a social-purpose publishing house and is now mumma to the delightful baby boy Marlon, who is 3 months old. This episode allows you to experience the joy that is Lex through her warmth and honesty. She also unpacks her feeding journey, the 4th trimester as a whole, has an array of great book recommendations and one of her very new books that has just been published "Caught In the Act" by Shane Jenek. Lex also mentions the acquisition of the forthcoming book The Mother of All Shocks by Karen Pickering. But, you will need to listen to the find out more. This episode is not to be missed!This episode is brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Night N Day Comfort, who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PUMPED10 at the checkout for a special discount.Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook and a follow on our Instagram: @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee x

Prior to the life changing event that is childbirth, most women have somewhat of an idea of how they would like the birth to go. Unfortunately, this doesn't always go to plan. Carina Parlas joins us to speak candidly about her experience giving birth to her beautiful bub Everly aka Evie, and the testing times she endured during the fourth trimester. Openness and honesty about parenthood is such a gift to new parents and parents to be; you don't want to miss this one.Carina has generously given as a promo code to her new creative venture with her partner, Carved and Stitched which is functional, eco-friendly creations for parents & homes. Use PUMPED at the checkout for a ten percent off discount!  This episode is brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Night N Day Comfort, who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PUMPED10 at the checkout for a special discount.Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook and a follow on our Instagram: @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee xNight and Day NIGHT N DAY COMFORT- The Leakage experts. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Have you ever heard of a precipitous labour? We hadn't until we had the chance to sit down with the lovely Ineka Gow. We chat about all things  fourth trimester including home birth, mumma life with two kids, and finishing a PhD. That's right, this clever cookie studies infectious diseases. If she sounds like a superwoman, it's because she absolutely is. This episode is brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Night N Day Comfort, who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PUMPED10 at the checkout for a special discount.Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook and a follow on our Instagram: @pumpedpoddy Byeeeeeee x

https://www.pumpedpoddy.com/Are you PUMPED that EPISODE 1 is LIVE? We are!This episode is all about getting  to know us as your hosts as we dive straight into the juicy details of our birth stories and our lives as new mummas. This episode covers the two very different births of our hosts Hayley and Bianca...one midwife program birth versus a private birth with an epidural and episiotomy. We also unravel the struggles of feeding and the reasons behind why we created this podcast. Get to know us!We are so excited that you are joining us as we share it all! This episode is proudly brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Night N Day Comfort: https://nightnday.com.au/ Remember to use PUMPED10 at the checkout for a special discount.Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pumpedpoddy and Instagram: @pumpedpoddy 

Here is our PUMPED Trailer brought to you by your hosts- Hayley Flowers and Sophie Lavender.Get PUMPED and find out more here